Justinian

Justinian

George Nathaniel Curzon

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120306838
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''Justinian: Being The Lothian Prize Essay For 1883'' is a historical essay written by George Nathaniel Curzon in 1883. The essay focuses on the life and reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, who ruled from 527 to 565 AD. Curzon explores Justinian’s achievements as a ruler, including his legal reforms, military conquests, and building projects. He also delves into the controversies surrounding Justinian’s reign, such as his relationship with his wife Theodora and his handling of the Nika riots. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Byzantine history and the legacy of one of its most significant rulers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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